A R32 or edition 30 ... whats the pros and cons without the obvious being fuel and tax

Seems i get an R32 for same insurance price as a GTI std which was one of the things used too put me the R32. Only been driving for 8 months on a automatic only licence and my first car was a mk5 06 gti whioch i loved but got rid of for a bmw which was boring .. now sold the beamer and want too move back too the golf and some input would be helpful ..
Thanks Guys
Glen